Common knee replacement myths


Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons, and a standard treatment for advanced arthritis of the knee joint. When you are unable to do your day to activity and facing saviour knee pain you make a decision to precede with knee replacement, you will doubtless hear from friends and family concerning their expertise with this surgery.
As we learn more about improving results and enhancing safety with this surgery, there are details that may change about the process of a knee replacement.
Now through the advancement in technology you can have different experience then your relative who had knee replacement 15 or 20 years ago. While knee replacements are becoming more and more common, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding regarding knee replacement.


Myth#1: I should wait as long as possible to undergo knee replacement surgery.
Fact:   It if not required to wait for the surgery until the pain become intolerable.

Myth#2: I will be in bed for a long time after the surgery.
Fact: Due to new rapid recovery techniques the patient walk on the same day of his surgery.

Myth#3: I will not be able to bend my knee after the surgery
Fact: One can bend the knee fully after the surgery. Most of the new implants allow normal range of movement at the knee joint.

Myth#4: I will need lots of physiotherapy after the surgery and recovery is very slow.
Fact: 99% patients do not need a physiotherapist at home. We teach patients all the basic exercises while they are in the hospital.

Myth#5: Knee replacement is a very painful surgery. There is a lot of pain in post-operative period.
Fact: Modern day pain management, such as in a multimodal approach, ensures that the patient does not feel any pain during surgery or in post-operative period and has a smooth recovery.

Myth#6: Driving is not possible after Knee replacement.
Fact: This again is a complete myth. Driving is a lot easier after knee replacement. Most patients start driving within 6-8 weeks of surgery.

Myth#7: The new knee lasts for 10 yrs. only.
Fact: With modern day precision including computer assisted knee replacement and advancement in biomaterials, the survivorship has increased considerably. Today's joint replacements last 20- 25 years or longer and, for many people, will last a lifetime.

Myth#8: I have Diabetes or Hypertension or Heart Ailment, so I cannot undergo knee replacement surgery.
Fact: Diabetic, Hypertension and Heart ailments are no longer a bar for surgery. In fact one can gain better health and better control of Diabetes, Hypertension or Heart disease after knee replacement as one is able to walk without pain, and can go for long walks if required.

 Myth#9:I am obese, I cannot undergo Knee replacement surgery.
Fact: Knee replacement can be successfully done in an obese patient as well. In fact with painful arthritic joint, it is very difficult to lose weight as the patient is less mobile.On the contrary, many of our patients actually lost weight after surgery as they were able to participate in brisk walking and exercise program after knee replacement.

Myth#10: Knee replacement cannot be done a second time.
Fact: In an unfortunate event, Knee replacement can be done again. It is called as a revision joint replacement surgery with good survivorship.

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